Eminönü Travel Guide

Istanbul

A narrow street with outdoor seating, a café, and a market stall.
A street with cafes and restaurants, including Cozy Pub & Restaurant and Pasha Restaurant.
A bustling street with a prominent 'Pudding Shop' sign, indicating a local dessert shop.
A street with historic buildings, a dog crossing, and a sign for "Chez Galip Pottery & Ceramics".
A cobblestone street lined with trees, a hotel, and outdoor cafes.

Stay near popular Eminönü attractions

A bustling market with colorful stalls and a patterned ceiling.

Grand Bazaar

8.8/10 (29,955 reviews)
Enter the maze of shop-lined streets in one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world to browse hundreds of thousands of hand-crafted objects.
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Things to do

Istanbul: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Turkish Night Show

Istanbul: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Turkish Night Show

£23
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Istanbul: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Turkish Night Show
Istanbul: Hodjapasha Whirling Dervishes Show & Exhibition

Istanbul: Hodjapasha Whirling Dervishes Show & Exhibition

£24
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Istanbul: Hodjapasha Whirling Dervishes Show & Exhibition
Picture 1 for Activity Istanbul: Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise with Sunset Option

Istanbul: Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise with Sunset Option

£9
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Istanbul: Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise with Sunset Option
Istanbul Sapphire Observation Deck Entrance

Istanbul Sapphire Observation Deck Entrance

£12
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Istanbul Sapphire Observation Deck Entrance
Bosphorus Sunset Yacht Cruise with Snacks and Live Guide

Bosphorus Sunset Yacht Cruise with Snacks and Live Guide

£26
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Bosphorus Sunset Yacht Cruise with Snacks and Live Guide
Istanbul: Princes Islands Tour with Hotel Transfer & Lunch

Istanbul: Princes Islands Tour with Hotel Transfer & Lunch

£17
per adult
Istanbul: Princes Islands Tour with Hotel Transfer & Lunch
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Top hotels in Eminönü

Carina Gold Hotel and Restaurant

Carina Gold Hotel and Restaurant

4 out of 5
Türbedar Sk. 20 Istanbul Istanbul
The price is £88 per night from 12 Nov to 13 Nov
£88
12 Nov - 13 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (950 reviews)
"This was a great hotel in a great location in old town. The hotel was very clean and the staff were very friendly and very accommodating and always willing to help with great restaurant recommendations or planning day trips. The restaurant in the hotel had tasty Turkish street food options. The breakfast ..."

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2026

Carina Gold Hotel and Restaurant
The Marmara Taksim

The Marmara Taksim

5 out of 5
Taksim Square Istanbul Istanbul
The price is £158 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
£158
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
The Marmara Taksim
Elysian Airport Hotel & Restaurant

Elysian Airport Hotel & Restaurant

Gürsu Sk. Arnavutköy Arnavutköy
The price is £34 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
£34
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Arnavutköy. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Popular attraction Florya Ataturk Villa is ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (793 reviews)
"Beautiful and clean"

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2026

Elysian Airport Hotel & Restaurant
Çırağan Hotel Bosphorus

Çırağan Hotel Bosphorus

Müvezzi Cad Yildiz Mah No.1/1 Istanbul Besiktas
The price is £84 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
£84
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free valet parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Taksim Square and Galata Tower are located ...
Çırağan Hotel Bosphorus
Dedeman Bostancı

Dedeman Bostancı

5 out of 5
Degirmen Yolu Caddesi, No:39B Istanbul Istanbul
The price is £85 per night from 24 Oct to 25 Oct
£85
24 Oct - 25 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy 2 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,010 reviews)
"Very good breakfast, well worth the price and convenience since there are no breakfast places in the area. The staff is very friendly and service is great. Room was cleaned daily as requested but surfaces could have been cleaned more thoroughly. Overall, a pleasant experience."

Reviewed on 20 Oct 2026

Dedeman Bostancı
Swissotel The Bosphorus Istanbul

Swissotel The Bosphorus Istanbul

5 out of 5
Visnezade Mah. Acisu Sok. NO. 19 Istanbul Istanbul
The price is £198 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
£198
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,399 reviews)
"First class stay in Istanbul! Room, service, spa, food and amenities all were top notch in this wonderful place right above the Bosphourus! We chose the apartments and Dondu and Cihan took amazing care of us during our 4 night, pre-cruise stay. Great experience while we took in the wonders of ..."

Reviewed on 20 Oct 2026

Swissotel The Bosphorus Istanbul
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Where to stay in Eminönü

Find the best Eminönü areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A fountain with water jets in a circular pool, a mosque with multiple minarets, and palm trees in the foreground.

Sultanahmet

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Hagia Sophia to Sultanahmet Square – discover Sultanahmet, a destination also famous for its shopping.

A red tram with the number 115 on a busy street.

Taksim

Enjoy the popular shops in Taksim. Taksim Square is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Taksim Station or Findikli Station to see more of Istanbul.

A coastal building with a red roof, white walls, and a flag on top, situated on a rocky shoreline with calm sea in the background.

Kadıköy

You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Kadıköy. Spend some time visiting top spots like Bosphorus, and catch the metro at Bahariye Station or Acibadem Station to see more of the area.

A grand neoclassical building with ornate columns and a symmetrical facade, surrounded by manicured gardens and a clear blue sky.

Beşiktaş

Spend some time visiting places like Bosphorus while getting to know Beşiktaş, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Nispetiye Station or Etiler Station to see more of the area.

A cityscape at dusk with prominent towers and domes, illuminated buildings, and a dense urban layout.

Karaköy

Spend some time visiting places like Galata Tower while getting to know Karaköy, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Karakoy Station or Karakoy Tünel Station to see more of the area.

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